The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., is a privately owned and operated non-profit organization that receives no federal or national church funding. It is governed by a Board of Trustees, which includes cardinals, archbishops, bishops, members of the clergy, religious, and the laity. It is a "national" shrine by virtue of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Generations of American Roman Catholics contributed to the building of this church with its first contribution given in 1909; the faithful continue to contribute to keep it maintained and operating as a house of worship and pilgrimage.
Dr. Rohling / Archivist and Curator, BNSIC
Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Ann was created in 1929.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is located at 400 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC. The Basilica is situated at the edge of the Catholic University of America campus, and approximately three miles northeast of the U.S. Capitol. Pope Benedict XVI visited the Basilica during his visit to the United States last year, and the late Pope John Paul II also visited in 1979. You can visit the Shrine online at http://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm
The second largest church in the world is the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in Brazil. It is 12,000 square meters.
The second biggest church is Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida which is in Aparecida, Brazil. It was built in 1745 and is a Catholic church.
It is located in Washington, D.C.
You are probably referring to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. However, the gross volume of St. Peter's is tied with the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in Brazil.
The patroness of the United States is Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The National Shrine dedicated to Our Lady under this title is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. This beautiful basilica is situated on the edge of the campus of the Catholic University of America and has been visited by both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI on their visits to the city. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is December 8.
The Knock Shrine Basilica in Ireland has a seating capacity of approximately 5,000 people. This large capacity allows for significant gatherings, especially during religious events and pilgrimages. The basilica is an important site for worship and reflection, attracting many visitors each year.
Shrine of Sardana our lady of holy graces, Uttar Pradesh INDIA
The Immaculate Conception; the Blessed Virgin; The Mother Of God; The Assumption.
The National Shrine of Saint Jude
"Shrine" in Tagalog is "dambana" or "pambansang dambana" for national shrine.